Orchard
Apple Barrel Orchards
U-pick apples in Penn Yan, New York
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Upon arriving at Apple Barrel Orchards and parking, please proceed to the check in area to receive instructions for picking and directions to our u-pick orchards.”
“*U-pick dates are subject to change*”
“Our farm is a combination of u-pick and wholesale.”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“We have a limited number of wagons available for you to use to help transport your apples back to our weighing station upon completion of picking.”
“Our apple picking orchards are accessible by walking.”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Once you have finished apple picking, proceed to the scale area and see a staff member.”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“This means, not every tree and variety is available for apple picking.”
“We can all do our part by throwing any trash we have in one of our trash bins located around the farm while apple picking.”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“In addition to apple picking, we are now producing our own cider available at the tasting room inside the original 1896 farm barn.”
“Halloween Apple Bash!”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Open daily 9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We have picking bags and baskets available for purchase, but we also encourage you to bring your own containers.”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“If you do bring your pet, we ask that they remain in your vehicle.”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“No, pets are not allowed on the farm in order to comply with GAP certification (Good Agricultural Practices).”
“If you bring a pet with you, we kindly ask that you keep them in your vehicle.”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“We accept cash, check and all major credit cards.”
Source: applebarrelorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical New York seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Apples: July–November. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 2681 County House Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527Yates County
Apple Barrel Orchards: questions
Does Apple Barrel Orchards have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Upon arriving at Apple Barrel Orchards and parking, please proceed to the check in area to receive instructions for picking and directions to our u-pick orchards."